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35 Yo Post Bariatric Surgery - Augusta, GA

UPDATED FROM erobert32
22 days pre

exparel?anyone?

erobert32January 28, 2015
$7,500
Hi all, so thus far everything has been great. I had some follow up question's and Dr ewart's staff was super prompt in their response...I'm just wondering what everyone's experience has been with/without exparel in terms of pain...how did you manage pain post surgery? I have a super low pain threshold, that's why I opted for the exparel. Any shared experience would be super appreciated! Thanks y'all...

erobert32's provider

Christopher J. Ewart, MD

Christopher J. Ewart, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Cheryl B
January 28, 2015
I have little pain. Stopped taking pain meds a week after surgery. The only annoying and discomfort is the drainage tubes. They get on my last nerve but I get them taken out tomorrow. Wasn't and isn't really painful for me at all. My stomach is still numb. I'm two weeks post op. I'm in California :)
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flabtoflat
January 29, 2015
I had Exparel and it does make you numb. Mine lasted for 3-4 days. I still took pain meds for abt 4 days post op but I was able to get up and move around every few hrs just after surgery.
erobert32
January 29, 2015
Were the pain meds for soreness from the lipo? What else causes pain other than the incision sights?
erobert32
January 29, 2015
Also what does Dr ewart prescribe for pain management?
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flabtoflat
January 29, 2015
I had Tylenol 3, phenegran for nausea, and a muscle relaxer prescribed. You will feel like you've done 3000 ab crunches and soreness and bruising for all that your body went thru with surgery in general. So there is still pain just not as bad as it would be if you didn't get the Exparel. I had two csec and they were more painful than this tt in my opinion! You will do great!
JennyCaldwell
August 22, 2019
I would not have any surgery without Exparel.
UPDATED FROM erobert32
23 days pre

before pics

erobert32January 28, 2015
Before pics...

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sig0grl
January 28, 2015
Great job on the weight loss!!! You're going to love your results and it'll be such a relief to get rid of the extra skin. Can't wait to have you on the flatside! It is so worth it! Good luck on your journey!
erobert32
January 28, 2015
Thank you so much!
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flabtoflat
January 28, 2015
Dr Ewart is great! He just did my full TT a month ago. You're gonna look awesome!
fishfry0045
January 28, 2015
I need a TT for real my stomach Hangs down like yours I can't wait until I get mines done it's real life mzpoohie0045 @0045gmail.com hit me up I would like to meet you I need support
ttlove_41
January 28, 2015
Hey cant wait for u. Hope everything goes well [RS bleep] keep us posted
erobert32
January 28, 2015
Will do, thank you!
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DulceBombon
January 30, 2015
You will love your results.... Can't wait to see pictures !!
erobert32
January 30, 2015
Thanks so much...trust me I'm a picture taking fool
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I've finally got my surgery date! 2/20/15...before...

erobert32January 27, 2015
I've finally got my surgery date! 2/20/15...before pics to follow, please be gentle with me I've never posted candid pics like this, they are kind of embarrassing...I have been wanting to get this done for so long...I'm looking forward to this journey...I'm not entirely sure what else to put here, but I promise to keep y'all updated...

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1GudCookies
January 28, 2015
Can you share your height, weight and how much have you lost. Thx
erobert32
January 28, 2015
5'2..150...and I've lost 130 from my highest weight
tinavo92375
January 28, 2015
I just a tummy tuck twos ago. I'm having trouble breathing after the surgery I think my plastic surgeon took too much skin. My torso looks short I think it's must have pushed my diaphragm up when he over tighten my stomach muscle. Please let me know when yours went. I hope the best for you and everything turns out wonderful.
Cheryl B
January 28, 2015
I had mine January 9th and don't feel any of these symptoms. Maybe ur just really swollen? Have u called ur surgeon?
Cheryl B
January 28, 2015
I'm so happy for u. Our stomachs looked similar. I just got my tummy tuck on January 9th. I'm still recovering and healing. I love love love it. It's swollen but the difference is huge I'm 27. I had bariatric surgery two years ago.
erobert32
January 28, 2015
Thank you, Cheryl! Do you have any pics? I've been scouring the Web trying to find pics of people who look like me before and after
Cheryl B
January 28, 2015
Yes I have pics but it won't let me upload them from my phone? I'm still trying to figure it out.
erobert32
January 28, 2015
I had to Google the directions on how to do it
Cheryl B
January 28, 2015
It still won't let me for some weird reason. U can email me Cbartley143@gmail.com I have pics I can upload to my email.
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Aimz822
January 28, 2015
You are going to be so happy! I just posted my pics and they aren't up yet, but understand the whole embarrassing part. It's a fun adventure to watch the transformation before your eyes! Take time to be patient and rest when you can. Don't over do ANYTHING!! I will watch for updates.
Gaflabtoflat
January 28, 2015
What all are you getting done? I'm scheduled for March 23rd for extended tummy tuck and muscle repair. I look similar to your pictures so just curious to follow you through your journey.
erobert32
January 29, 2015
I'm getting the same procedure as you are, and I getting a fleur de lis incision...I'll def keep you updated on what's going on with me and what is like...I have my pre-op appt on 2/4 and I'm already making a list of questions
erobert32
January 29, 2015
I'm more than happy to keep you updated, I'm having the same procedure as you with a fleur de lis incision...my pre-op appt is 2/4 and I've got a ton of questions
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